Bony Moronie
John Lennon · Lennon - Signature Box [2010]
Oh!
I got a girl named bony moronie,
she's as skinny as a stick of macoroni.
Got to see her rock and roll with her blue jeans on,
she's not very fat, just skin and bone.
Huh!
Well, now I love her and she loves me,
oh, how happy now we're gonna be,
making love underneath the apple tree, oh!
Well, I told her mama and her papa, too,
just exactly what i'm gonna do.
We're gonna get married on a night in june,
rock and roll by the light of the silvery moon.
Well, yeah!
Well, now I love her and she loves me,
oh, how happy now we're gonna be,
making love underneath the apple tree, hey!
Huh! Hey, hey, hey!
Well, she's my one and only, she's my hearts desire.
She's a real upsetter, she's a real live wire.
Ev'rybody's watching when my baby walks by,
she's so good looking, really catches the eye.
Huh! Oh!
Yes!
Let 'em in!
Well, now I love her, she loves me,
oh, how happy now we're gonna be,
making love underneath the apple tree.
Yeh, yeh, underneath the apple!
Making love, yeh!
Making love!
Making love, harder!
Harder!
Harder!
Harder!
Oh, baby!
Bony Moronie
Bony Moronie stands as a vibrant example of John Lennon's playful engagement with the blues and rock idioms during his post-Beatles era. The track showcases his ability to blend humorous storytelling with driving rhythms, reflecting the eclectic range found throughout his solo discography. While often overshadowed by his more introspective ballads, this recording highlights Lennon's enduring connection to American roots music and his willingness to experiment with upbeat, character-driven narratives. The song remains a testament to his versatility as a songwriter, capturing a lighter moment within a body of work that frequently explored deeper emotional territories. It serves as a reminder of the diverse musical landscapes Lennon navigated, moving seamlessly between personal reflection and energetic performance.